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January 6th, 2013

Sugar Blues, Kari Ainsworth, Health Coach, Licensed Massage Therapist, The Birch Tree Cafe, 100% Gluten Free Restaurant, Good Earth Marked & Organic Farm, Clarksville, Delaware

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My New Year’s resolution this year was not to make any.  It is easier that way.  You don’t have to feel so guilty a couple of days later when the diet goes out the window.  If I had made a resolution; dieting would have been the one.  I am always on some diet or another.

But no, I think this year I want a little bit more.  I want to imagine myself waking up rested, thinking clearly, full of energy and interest in the day ahead.  So, I was excited to find an invite on Facebook.  It said something like “Are Sugar Blues getting you Down?”  Hmm, sounded interesting.  This time of the year is the quietest at the Delaware Beaches.  I love it because is a time to recharge those batteries; to kick back and relax.  There is still plenty to do.  The beaches are not dead by any means.  Starting the year over with this event, perfect!!

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Then, I saw that Kari Ainsworth, LMT, IC, CHHC, was going to be giving the talk.  I met Kari this year and she is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Cosmetologist, Intrinsic Coach, Yoga Instructor and Holistic Health Coach.  Her company is Kia Massage, LLC.  Her Tel. is 302-362-2033. Website?  http://www.kiamassagellc.com.

This event was going to be taking place at The Birch Tree Cafe, located inside Good Earth Market at 31826 Good Earth Lane, Clarksville, DE 19970.  This is 4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach, on Rt. 26.

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The Birch Tree Cafe is a 100% Gluten Free restaurant.  Chef and Owner is Cathy Berzins. They carry soups, coffees, lattes, salads, quiches, sandwiches, muffins and gluten free baked goods.

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From January 7th until the 18th, there will be a limited menu due to vacation time.  It will be closed on Saturday, 1/12.  Regular times and menu will resume on the 19th.  Tel. 302-539-2468.  Website?  http://www.thebirchtreecafe.com.

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I was not sure how many people were going to be attending.  Afterall, the holidays were just a thing of the past.  But, guess what?  It was crowded.  Saw a few familiar faces, as well.

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In this photo, please meet Cathy on the left and Kari on the right.

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Kari introduced herself and talked a little about her professional journey.  I think, everyone that was present sort of knew what they needed to do.  But, just like me, we also needed to learn more and have someone give us that extra push.

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When Kari asked what were our favorite “sugar treats” when growing up, I did not speak up.  I did not want to date myself.  I did love Mary Janes, pix at stix (don’t even know how to spell it) and a few others that I want to forget now.

Nicotine is to cigarettes as sugar is to food.  An addiction.  The more you have, the more you want.  I could not believe that there are 15 teaspoons in a 20 ounce bottle of Coke.  Yikes!

The ups and crashes of sugar.  Feeling great and then crashing…start over.

Sugar is an inflammatory food.  They are even relating it to high cholesterol.

Someone said ” I feel like I want a cookie or something at 7 p.m.”  Kari gave ideas on how to prevent those cravings.  A lot has to do with television commercials and other shows.  But, also a lot of times we eat because we are thirsty.  So please drink up your water.

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Food changes everything.  The way you feel, your attitude, your skin, and how well you sleep.

If you would like to meet with Kari, please give her a call.  She can help you to improve your eating habits, understand your body better, make your self-care a priority, feel confident in choosing and preparing better food for you and your family and experience an increase in overall happiness in your life.

We all had a great time….I even won a prize.  Almond Butter and Coconut Sugar!!  Will tell you about it on another post since I have not tried them yet.

Thanks for such a nice time to Kari, The Birch Tree Cafe, and Good Earth Market (http://www.goodearthmarket.com).

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Talk to you later.

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